Word Direct Answers

What does "graft" mean?

Graft: To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly written graff.]

Additional senses

  1. 2.(Surg.) To implant a portion of (living flesh or akin) in a lesion so as to form an organic union.
  2. 3.To join (one thing) to another as if by grafting, so as to bring about a close union. And graft my love immortal on thy fame ! Pope.
  3. 4.(Naut.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns.
  4. 5.To insert scions from one tree, or kind of tree, etc., into another; to practice grafting.

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